SSS Speech Pathologist

Department of Education; Shire of East Gippsland; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Education Victoria seeks a Speech Pathologist for the Inner Gippsland Student Support Services (SSS) team. Based at Moe, you will assess and address communication and educational needs within schools, collaborating with a multidisciplinary group to influence language and literacy practice across the region.

You will work full-time in a dynamic environment, with flexible arrangements, peer supervision, and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Graduate or postgraduate qualification in Speech Pathology.
• Eligible for membership of Speech Pathology Australia (SPA).
• Possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people in an educational context.
• Provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks to influence language and literacy practices.
• Work as part of a multidisciplinary team to support student engagement and learning.
• Travel to various school locations as needed and engage in peer supervision and professional development.

Skills

Articulation disorders

Language disorders

Learning & literacy support

Behavioural issues support

Education

Speech Pathology degree

SPA membership eligibility

Job description

An exciting opportunity exists for a Speech Pathologist to join the Inner Gippsland Student Support Services (SSS) team. SSS Speech Pathologists assess and develop strategies to address communication and educational needs of children and young people within an educational context.

• Classification: Allied Health Grade 3
• Employment Type: Ongoing, Full Time (1.0FTE)
• Location: Inner Gippsland (based at Moe Office)

Working as part of a multidisciplinary team, SSS Speech Pathologists provide comprehensive speech pathology services to schools to support student engagement and learning and provide high-level professional advice to principals and school networks that strongly influence language and literacy practice in local area schools. This can encompass a broad range of areas including articulation disorders, language disorders, learning and literacy difficulties, behavioural issues, disabilities, mental health and school transitions.

Flexible working arrangements will be considered in conjunction within requirements of the role. Peer supervision and support is available within the team structure. Professional development and opportunities for growth within the role would be available for the successful applicant.

The successful applicant will possess a graduate or post-graduate qualification in Speech Pathology, be eligible for membership of the Speech Pathology Australia (SPA) and possess a current Australian Drivers' Licence and Working with Children Check.

The Inner Gippsland SSS team is made up of Speech Pathologists, Psychologists, Social Workers, Team Leader and Branch Manager. SSS work collaboratively with schools and an Area Health Wellbeing and Inclusion Workforce (HWIW) to support student emotional health and wellbeing.

As a member of this team, you will have access to a car to travel to various school locations (subject to availability), a laptop, a Phone as well as access to an extensive assessment and resource library.

For more details regarding this position, please see attached position description or contact Trudy Walker PH: 0438 662 705

For more details regarding this position please see attached position descriptions.

The Department values diversity and inclusion in all forms - gender, religion, ethnicity, LGBTIQ+, disability and neurodiversity. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander candidates are strongly encouraged to apply. For more information about our work, working for the Department, diversity and inclusion, and our employment conditions visit the Department website and our Diversity and Inclusion page

Applicants requiring adjustments can contact the nominated contact person

Information about the Department of Education's operations and employment conditions can be located at www.education.vic.gov.au .

Applications close 11:59pm on Sunday 22nd November, 2026.

Applications close Thursday 19 November 2026 at 11.59pm